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Unfortunately, it happens to all of us at some point in the course of our landlord careers — that point in time where we have to evict a nonpaying tenant. According to the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore City had over 6600 evictions in 2013. These are alarming statistics and proof that a proper screening process and Continue…

Investing in a rental property is a big deal. After all, it takes a lot of time, money, and effort to find the right property for your needs. And it doesn’t stop there. You have to advertise your property, screen for high-quality tenants, and draft a legally compliant lease agreement. Not to mention you have Continue…

Lead paint laws are state-specific. Today, we’re talking about the laws that apply to any rental property in the state of Maryland. Lead Based Paint Disclosure for Rental Property Any property constructed before January 1, 1978, is required to have a lead certificate. Even if the property was gutted to the brick and rebuilt, Continue…

In Baltimore City, a multiple family dwelling is any property with three or more units. Today, we’re discussing the registration process when you rent out properties in a multiple dwelling building. Registration for Rental Property: Inspections If you have a multiple family dwelling property, you will need an MFD permit. This needs to be Continue…

Rental property registration in Baltimore County, Maryland is a bit more complicated than it is in Baltimore City. Today, we’re talking about the registration process for county properties. Do You Need a License to Rent Out a House in Baltimore County? You have to have a rental license to rent out property, and the license Continue…

A topic that comes up frequently is changing property management companies. We do get several people every month who come to us from other management companies. When this happens, we have a full onboarding process to make sure the transition is smooth, and the tenant is comfortable with us. Collect Documentation We ask for Continue…

Rental property registration is required when you have a property in Baltimore City. Today, we’re discussing how to properly register in the city. It’s a fairly easy process. How to Register Rental Property: Lead Inspection First, you need to get a lead inspection. If you don’t have a lead inspector, you can look online Continue…

Every rental property owner in Baltimore makes every effort to avoid this situation but sometimes it is inevitable. Despite having put every last one of your tenants through screening, there comes a time that at least one of the tenants fails to pay the rent. Here is what you should do to resolve the situation. Continue…

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